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  • Margie
    Regular in the Side
    • Sep 2003
    • 800

    #46
    Originally posted by Reggi
    lRt was very ordinary. The fact that heis getting a gig astounding. Did not look like taking a mark yesterday, and we were all over the doggies he is not a forward
    From memory he took a couple of good marks. I thought he played a great game around the ground. His experience and courage are invaluable. Different fans obviously have differing opinions, but I can see why LRT would be picked in the best 22 each week.

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    • bandwagon
      Regular in the Side
      • May 2003
      • 523

      #47
      Originally posted by Melbourne_Blood
      Everitt in, seriously ? To do what exactly ?
      Primarily to wear the vest for 3 quarters. Yes Cunningham could be a good option for Etihad. But can't see them debuting anyone for this match. Nor playing around too much with the forward structure. But what do i know?

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      • jono2707
        Goes up to 11
        • Oct 2007
        • 3326

        #48
        Originally posted by Reggi
        lRt was very ordinary. The fact that heis getting a gig astounding. Did not look like taking a mark yesterday, and we were all over the doggies he is not a forward
        LRT had quite a good match actually - did a lot of work off the ball that you may not have seen on TV, plus he had a real impact on a number of contests. Whilst I agree that the chopping and changing of his roles this year has not been beneficial for his game, I think we'll find that he keeps his place in the team due to the great effort he put in yesterday.

        My guess would be that the Spang will come back in due to his performances in Ressies whilst regaining his fitness. Would love to see Tom Mitchell but feel he'll be held back a bit longer.

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        • Swansongster
          Senior Player
          • Sep 2008
          • 1264

          #49
          Originally posted by Reggi
          lRt was very ordinary. The fact that heis getting a gig astounding. Did not look like taking a mark yesterday, and we were all over the doggies he is not a forward
          Wrong here for mine. He was good yesterday (even on TV). I'm definitely in the "LRT is in our best 22" camp.

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          • Captain
            Captain of the Side
            • Feb 2004
            • 3602

            #50
            Originally posted by Reggi
            lRt was very ordinary. The fact that heis getting a gig astounding. Did not look like taking a mark yesterday, and we were all over the doggies he is not a forward
            I know I support LRT, but regardless of what camp you are in, he played well yesterday and to say otherwise is simply stupid.

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            • Doctor
              Bay 29
              • Sep 2003
              • 2757

              #51
              Originally posted by Captain
              I know I support LRT, but regardless of what camp you are in, he played well yesterday and to say otherwise is simply stupid.
              Agreed. Dunno if Reggi was trolling but LRT was excellent yesterday.
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              • bodgie
                Regular in the Side
                • Jul 2007
                • 501

                #52
                I thought it was LRTs best game of the year but it certainly wasn't great and I'm not sure that he can return to the form of old unless he's a regular backman. He wouldn't be in my top 22 otherwise (mind you as a spectacle he would be sorely missed). I think Pyke and Mumford are a good combo, both seem pretty versatile.

                Cunningham, if he's in form, for Parker

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                • gloveski
                  Senior Player
                  • Jan 2003
                  • 1018

                  #53
                  Originally posted by Captain
                  I know I support LRT, but regardless of what camp you are in, he played well yesterday and to say otherwise is simply stupid.
                  Agree totally Reggi just having the usual weekly dig at LRT.

                  Nipper or malcheski to wear the green vest next week I reckon. Parker going to be super hard to replace

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                  • Jewels
                    On the Rookie List
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 3258

                    #54
                    And now apparently we have to cover Benny Mac. The MRP are a joke!

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                    • Rod_
                      Senior Player
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 1179

                      #55
                      Originally posted by Melbourne_Blood
                      I dont know what game you were wtaching but i thought LRT was good, probably close to the best he's looked up forward for us. Made a strong contest, crashed packs, made defenders earn any marks in our F50, clunked some good grabs, and kicked 2? I thought allowing him to concentrate soley on playing forward really made a difference to his performance.
                      LRT was all over Lake and gave Reid some room to move. I thought that LRT was good in the forward line on Sunday! While he was not a Lockett or Hall, he did made their back line be accountable and gave us something to kick too in the forward line...


                      Agree 110 % that he is a backman, however I would suggest that he went well on the weekend up forward. A handy utility that can do a something at either end and pinch hitter in the rucks.. Long way from being a passenger!

                      IMO

                      Rod_

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                      • ugg
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                        • Jan 2003
                        • 15963

                        #56
                        Originally posted by Jewels
                        And now apparently we have to cover Benny Mac. The MRP are a joke!
                        How are they a joke if Benny did indeed strike Patty?
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                        • Matt79
                          Bring it on!
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 3143

                          #57
                          Originally posted by Reggi
                          lRt was very ordinary. The fact that heis getting a gig astounding. Did not look like taking a mark yesterday, and we were all over the doggies he is not a forward
                          We must have been watching 2 different games yesterday Reggi! Up in the O'Reilly we were saying how it was LRTs best game in quite a while. He competed, bought the ball to ground and we thought took some good grabs in the wet. He definitely played the role that was asked of him in the wet weather yesterday.
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                          • GongSwan
                            Senior Player
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 1362

                            #58
                            Originally posted by Matt79
                            We must have been watching 2 different games yesterday Reggi! Up in the O'Reilly we were saying how it was LRTs best game in quite a while. He competed, bought the ball to ground and we thought took some good grabs in the wet. He definitely played the role that was asked of him in the wet weather yesterday.
                            Are my eyes playing tricks or is LRT more filled out in the upper body? If they are trying to turn him into a forward it would make sense to get him into the weights room and pump him up strength wise.

                            Assuming Benny is out, along with Parks it leaves a large gap in our midfield rotations. TDL looks safe in the fwd line, who do we bring in that can get into teh hard stuff now. Fair enough, ROK, Jude and JPK, methinks we need one more hard nut in there, I'd prefer to see Kizza left outside with Hanners, tough week at selection, they might have to pluck one of teh kids from the ressies
                            You can't argue with a sick mind - Joe Walsh

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                            • ernie koala
                              Senior Player
                              • May 2007
                              • 3251

                              #59
                              Now we need to replace 2 small tough, go get the ball types.
                              Who in the 2's fits the bill......Is it time to unveil Tommy Mitchell ?
                              Circumstances may mean YES !
                              As for the other spot....nominations anyone?
                              Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT

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                              • Matt79
                                Bring it on!
                                • Sep 2004
                                • 3143

                                #60
                                Originally posted by GongSwan
                                Are my eyes playing tricks or is LRT more filled out in the upper body? If they are trying to turn him into a forward it would make sense to get him into the weights room and pump him up strength wise.
                                He does a look bigger in the upper body which is lending more to a forward / back up ruckman. Doubt LRT has the pace to compete with most younger forwards now back in defence.

                                I just think you could almost hear Longmire saying to LRT prior to yesterday - "LRT, it's wet. There's going to be a lot of long kicks for meterage out of stoppages today. All I want you to do is provide a contest, bring the ball to ground, do not be outmarked. Work it to the boundary if you need to say we can reset"

                                If that's what Horse said...LRT played it to a tee!
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